A boy picks up some confetti as he waits in line with his parents outside Safeco before the Mariners' home Opening Day at Safeco Field on Friday, April 13, 2012. The Mariners returned home after having started their season in Japan and then Oakland, entering tonight's game with a 4-4 record. less

A boy picks up some confetti as he waits in line with his parents outside Safeco before the Mariners' home Opening Day at Safeco Field on Friday, April 13, 2012. The Mariners returned home after having started ... more

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Fans clog the streets outside Safeco Field before the Mariners' home Opening Day on Friday, April 13, 2012. The Mariners returned home after having started their season in Japan and then Oakland, entering tonight's game with a 4-4 record. less

Fans clog the streets outside Safeco Field before the Mariners' home Opening Day on Friday, April 13, 2012. The Mariners returned home after having started their season in Japan and then Oakland, entering ... more